CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher as Syria tension eases

Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canadian stock index futures pointed to a
higher open on Thursday, helped by signs of a delay in U.S.
military action against Syria and stronger-than-expected results
from some of Canada's biggest banks.

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* President Barack Obama made the case on Wednesday for a
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